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Scott Darroch is Head of Strategic Communications and Engagement at Gas Safe Register
Gas Safety Week (16-22 September 2019) sees organisations from across the UK working together to raise awareness of the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances, which can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Includes a review of the Spring Budget 2017 and details on a new efficiencies benchmarking project, the Sector Scorecard. Also includes a summary of the Federation's future of housing association rents consultation, and updates on key financial issues relating to pensions, tax and the apprenticeship levy.

We’ve published a briefing on the approaches some associations are taking to continue to provide employment and skills support with limited resources, along with the results of our employment support audit.

Focuses on our submission and oral evidence to the Welfare Reform and Work Bill inquiry, as well as our concerns about the impact of rent reduction on supported and sheltered housing. This edition also includes about...

The Welfare Reform and Work Bill is currently being examined by a cross-party committee of MPs. David Orr has presented evidence and we have also provided a detailed written submission, focusing on the rent reduction...

Focuses on our submission to the Welfare Reform and Work Bill and responding to the Welfare-to-Work inquiry. This edition also includes news about Universal Credit waiting days; the latest Universal Credit data; a call...

The Federation has submitted a response to a Work and Pensions Select Committee inquiry. We have highlighted the need for housing associations and employment services to be better aligned to save costs, improve service...